GETTING READY
1. To prepare the chicken chop it through the bone into small bite-sized pieces.

MAKING
2. In a bowl mix sugar, soy sauces, wine, pepper and cornflour paste.
3. Marinate the chicken pieces in the marinade paste for at least 25-30 minutes - the longer, the better.
4. In a pan heat the oil to hot and deep-fry the chicken pieces for 1-2 minutes only, remove and drain.
5. Pour off excess oil, leaving about 1 teaspoon in the wok and stir fry adding the garlic, spring onions (white parts only at this stage), chillies and yellow bean sauce for about 15-20 seconds.
6. Add the chicken pieces, blend well and add the stock or water and bring to the boil.
7. Braise for 5-6 minutes over medium heat under cover, stirring once or twice.
8. Add the green parts of the spring onions, turn the heat to high and braise (this time uncovered) for another minute or so until the sauce is entirely absorbed.